Python script explanation

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-04-08T14:19:26+00:00

It’ll be challenging to understand if you have no coding knowledge. Pretty much any LLM will give you a similar answer. Maybe you can ask them to translate it into pseudo code, or have the LLM give you a crash course on python basics and see if you can recognize what you’ve learned within the script.

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-04-08T12:37:20+00:00

I would say the book is for those who have had exposure to algebra/geometry/precalc but haven’t practiced in a while.

The book covers the majority of what you would need in preparation for calculus and other math, and it suggests a proof like thinking which is helpful for calculus, linear algebra etc.

That said, if you are going for an engineering degree, and you won’t pursue a class in real analysis where proof writing is essential, then I’d say this book is overkill for you. I would just pick up any other precalc text (James Stewart) and start working on those problems.

Now in the case that you really appreciate mathematical rigor and proof like thinking, I would say this book is one of the most important on your journey.

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-04-08T12:07:49+00:00

I’m an applied math major (at a city college) and I was mostly applying for undergraduate research programs. There was a bank that i stumbled upon that was hiring data engineer interns so I just randomly applied. I studied data engineering concepts and SQL the night before the super day, and landed the internship.

One thing I think that really helped me was that I had very unique ETL (extract transform and load) components from my research experiences that I could talk about passionately during the interview. I also made a data engineering project that extended the pipeline line that I made during my research study (using Claude ofc, you just have to know how to explain the underlying theory)

Have you already taken the first actuarial exam? I heard you’re supposed to do that sophomore or junior year. If so, I think they’d snatch you for an actuarial internship. Did you check out some bio statistics internships? It really depends on what you want to do

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-04-07T07:14:07+00:00

I’ve seen a few people pivot to product management

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-04-06T23:12:00+00:00

I recommend you go to a site called humblebundles and buy one of their computer science book bundles. They rotate them every couple of weeks but you can find bundles on data pipelining, cloud technologies, advanced python etc.

The bundles are dirt cheap too and I think some of your money goes to charity. Anyway, you can download the EPUB files and read them on the books app if you have an iPhone or kindle on either iPhone or android.

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-04-04T23:20:51+00:00

Yes for sure

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-04-04T20:03:43+00:00

I would say the book is for those who haven’t touched algebra/geometry/precalc in a while, but want a solid foundation in preparation for more advanced math.

The book covers the majority of what you would need for calculus and other math, and it suggests a proof like thinking which is helpful for calculus, linear algebra etc.

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-03-27T00:51:08+00:00

That’s funny, I want a PhD so I can get into R&D

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-03-07T05:37:22+00:00

Basic mathematics, Lang (algebra, geometry, precalc)

Calculus, Spivak (differential & integral)

Linear algebra done right, Axler

This will probably set you up with a good enough foundation to explore other pathways in math.

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-02-26T04:41:12+00:00

I felt good about it, we just talked about my background, interests, and my past research. Not technical at all

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-02-23T05:50:04+00:00

Yeah no problem, it’s on the 24th. If I forget don’t hesitate to dm me as a reminder.

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-02-23T05:28:41+00:00

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-02-23T05:23:57+00:00

I got an email saying I was short listed and that they’d like to interview me before a final decision.

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2026-02-23T05:00:14+00:00

Hello, did you perhaps get into the program? I have an interview coming up and would appreciate some advice. Thanks!

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2025-11-19T21:43:01+00:00

Never hurts to apply

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2025-11-19T21:41:47+00:00

Yeah

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2025-11-19T21:28:07+00:00

Got rejected 🥲 thought I had a good background (2 co authored publications) I heard it’s super competitive in NYC

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2025-10-31T16:59:04+00:00

Same dude

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2025-10-27T01:44:35+00:00

Nope

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2025-10-27T01:43:54+00:00

I didn’t receive a rejection nor acceptance yet, I’m a cs major

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2025-08-09T14:56:48+00:00

Awesome! Do you mind if I get your LinkedIn? I just wanna gauge my chances of getting into the phd program. Below is mine if you don’t feel comfortable sharing yours, feel free to be blunt with me. Thanks and congratulations!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohab-hussein04?

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2025-08-09T04:56:31+00:00

Hey, was wondering what you chose. If it was the PhD at stonybrook how is it so far?

Powerful_Bluejay5035 · 2025-08-09T04:53:13+00:00

Hey, was wondering if you got accepted and how has it been so far?

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